​​​​​In addition to registering as an entity responsible for all functions that it performs itself, multiple entities may enter into a Coordinated Functional Registration (CFR) agreement for one or more Reliability Standard(s) and/or Requirements/Sub-Requirements applicable to a specific function.

The CFR submission must include a written agreement that governs itself and clearly delineates the entities' respective compliance responsibilities for each Registered Entity that is party to the CFR agreement.

Under a CFR agreement, each entity shall take full compliance responsibility for those Reliability Standards and/or Requirements/Sub-Requirements it has registered for in the CFR.

Registered Entities wishing enter into a CFR must submit the CFR through the NERC CFR Portal for review and verification that the agreement provides for the proper assignment of responsibilities consistent with the CFR.​​​